The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental report from the VA examiner who previously provided opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disorders. The examiner is asked to address whether the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity and if so, whether the obesity was a substantial factor in causing any of his right foot/ankle conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development is needed due to the need for an addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his obesity, as well as its impact on his right foot disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- pes cavus, Morton's neuroma, Achilles tendon enthesophyte, Achilles tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21001561
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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